Cyberchase: A Gift for Mother's Day

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

4

Overview

Buzz, Hacker, and Delete watch a commercial that features perfectly symmetrical shapes in this activity that accompanies the Cyberchase video clip, "A Gift for Mother's Day." Students will see that when a shape is symmetrical, both parts on opposite sides of a dividing line correspond in size and shape.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 4

MA19.4.29

Define a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts.

UP:MA19.4.29

Vocabulary

  • Symmetry
  • Two dimensional figure
  • Line of symmetry

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Characteristics of lines of symmetry.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Define a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure.
  • Identify and draw lines of symmetry for two-dimensional figures.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • a line of symmetry divides a shape into two parts such that when folded on the line, the two parts match.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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